Hydro dipping engine bay parts

[jock156]

Go for it!

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

A potential for some of my interior parts
One of two forge carbon films I received today

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Did the front of the slam panel in forge carbon.
It’s still wet from the rinse in the picture.
I’ll clear coat in full gloss on that part tomorrow

 

[jock156]

Looking good!

 

[markplant]

Really impressed

 

[Griffo46]

Did the front of the slam panel in forge carbon.
It’s still wet from the rinse in the picture.
I’ll clear coat in full gloss on that part tomorrow BE092A64-E475-4305-A187-7B7E4FCC966E.png

Is it possible to add decals on top of the dipped parts before clear coat?

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Yes griffo46
You can put another hydro film over the first one
( double dip ) I also see liquid concepts did a Maserati bonnet interior in red candy carbon with the Maserati logo in gold … it looked stunning. I’m hoping to do something on the inside of the bonnet myself at some point

 

[Christopher72]

Looks great!! Is there an information source you have used as a guide? Apparently, there's a lot of steps to Hydro dipping, from cleaning, scuffing, adhesion priming, dipping, washing, clear coat, curing... If you don't mind sharing, what's the methods/products you are using?

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Hi Christopher72
I’ve just been watching you tube videos and leaning by practicing on none important bits of plastic until I’m confident enough with the specific film … it’s a learning curve for sure . I’m getting all my products from a company called hydro style. If you decide to have a go … let us know how you get on . You tube is your friend… especially the ( liquid concept) ones

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Just noticed where you are from
Definitely look up liquid concepts
American company… they will supply everything you need

 

[Christopher72]

Sounds good.. thank you!

What kind of container did you use for those large parts? a bathtub?

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Sounds good.. thank you!

What kind of container did you use for those large parts? a bathtub? Paddling pool for smaller bits
But yes … bath tub for the slam panel and rocker cover

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Don’t know what I did there … yes paddling pool and bath tub for the bigger bits

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Just finished the clear gloss clear coat on the carbon . I’ll leave it at least a couple of days before it goes back on the engine

 

[jock156]

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Front panel back on the car .
I intend to forge carbon dip the strut brace the same as the front panel .
Just waiting for it to be delivered

 

[jock156]

Options really are unlimited eh? You are gonna be busy/ rich very soon

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Not sure about rich I intend to keep the pricing low compared to some of the outrageous quotes I had . After seeing the carbon mirror covers thread , I’d best get a pair done and put them on here

 

[jock156]

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Did my mates boy’s nerf gun in camo to see how it turned out …..